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Canada Stuns with Biggest Job Gains in 11 Years

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07 Jun 2013 34 views
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Canada Stuns with Biggest Job Gains in 11 Years
Canada's economy created a surprising 95,000 jobs in May, the biggest monthly gain in 11 years, and most were full-time positions and in the private sector, Statistics Canada said on Friday in a report showing the economy may be gaining momentum.

Canada's economy created a surprising 95,000 jobs in May, the biggest monthly gain in 11 years, and most were full-time positions and in the private sector, Statistics Canada said on Friday in a report showing the economy may be gaining momentum.

The stellar performance handily beat market expectations for a 15,000 gain.

(READ the Reuters story from Chicago Tribune)

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